WMT vs COST: Walmart Inc. vs Costco Wholesale Corporation
Side-by-side snapshot of two Consumer Defensive companies — key metrics from our latest data. Reference only, not investment advice.
| Metric | WMT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corporation |
| Price | $114.24 | $940.87 |
| Market Cap | $909.13B | $417.26B |
| P/E Ratio | 40.23 | 47.40 |
| EPS | $2.84 | $19.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 87.00% | 62.00% |
| 52-Week High | $135.16 | $1,096.50 |
| 52-Week Low | $95.10 | $844.06 |
| Industry | Discount Stores | Discount Stores |
| Exchange | NMS | NMS |
| Employees | 2,100,000 | 341,000 |
Walmart Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corporation both operate in the Consumer Defensive sector. WMT trades at a market cap of $909.13B against COST's $417.26B. Valuation-wise, WMT carries a trailing P/E of 40.23 versus 47.40 for COST. How these figures compare depends on each company's growth profile, margins and outlook — the snapshot above is a starting point for further research, not a recommendation.
Figures are from our latest data snapshot and may not reflect current market prices. See the full profiles: Walmart Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corporation. This is not financial advice.
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